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Definition of lehenga

lehenga

/ləˈhɛŋ.ɡə/
le · hen · ga
Plural:lehengas
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lehenga Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A traditional, ankle-length pleated skirt originating from the Indian subcontinent, typically featuring elaborate embroidery and worn by women for formal events, weddings, and festivals.

Example

"For her sister's wedding reception, she wore a stunning crimson lehenga adorned with intricate gold beadwork."

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• Rhymes for lehenga

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi 'lahangā', which traces back to Sanskrit roots. The garment became prominent in the Indian subcontinent during the Mughal era and remains a staple of traditional South Asian fashion.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lehenga. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lehenga
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